Each one of the many methods of brewing coffee has its own distinct visual makeup. The Chemex with its curvy glass and wood collar, the Aeropress with its utilitarian plastic. But for my money, nothing looks finer than the stainless-steel Kalita Wave.

Coffee is an extremely fickle drink when it comes to its creation. Weight, temperature, and time are all key factors in brewing a great cup, but those variables rarely stay the same for the making of any given cup. What you can master, however, is technique. And when it comes to brewing pour-over coffee with the …